Tshilenge Population 2026

Tshilenge has a population of 116,073, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Lualaba. Roughly 0.1% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 138× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tshilenge (capital Kinshasa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

116,073

Rank in DR Congo

#36

Coordinates

10.97°S, 22.90°E

~1,145 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi

Distance to capital (Kinshasa)

1,115 km

692 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lualaba

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Kolwezi	790,248	#7
Mwene	295,683	#18
Fungurume	50,100	#81
Malemba	44,027	#96

Cities near Tshilenge

Mwene295,683 people · ~128 km away
Malemba44,027 people · ~191 km away
Kolwezi790,248 people · ~282 km away
Kamina200,184 people · ~338 km away
Fungurume50,100 people · ~376 km away
Bukama105,530 people · ~378 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tshilenge?

Tshilenge has a population of 116,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Tshilenge in?

Tshilenge is located in Lualaba, DR Congo.

Is Tshilenge the capital of DR Congo?

No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,115 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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